In the Beginning of the 21st Century, the Ratio of Inmates

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the beginning of the 21st century, the ratio of inmates to staff in prisons ______.

• A) grew significantly
• B) grew slightly
• C) dropped significantly
• D) dropped slightly

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